Job Title: AVP, Mergers & Acquisitions

Division: Corporate

Location: Hudson Yards

Reports To: SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions

Who We Are: 

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

Following a curated acquisition strategy since its creation, L’Oréal today has the richest portfolio of diverse and complementary brands in the beauty industry that drives its long-term performance. The M&A team in New York focuses on new acquisition and investment opportunities within North America.

What You Will Do: 

As a key player in the M&A team, you will drive acquisition and investment opportunities through due diligence and execution, partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions to bring projects to successful conclusion.

Key responsibilities will include: 

•Pilot acquisition and minority investment projects

•Prepare non-binding offers (review of Business Plans, DCFs and valuation multiples)

•Coordinate internal due diligence as a whole, including legal, tax, operations, IT, HR, R&D, and conduct financial due diligence in particular in conjunction with external advisors

•Assist in the preparation of management reports summarizing diligence findings

•Carry out the structuring of the operation, in conjunction with the tax and legal departments

•Deal with the financial, economic and operational aspects of the acquisition/investment contract

•Manage the closing

•Coordinate integration and post-acquisition monitoring

What We Are Looking For: 

Required Qualifications: 

•Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting

•10 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 6 years’ experience in the M&A group at an investment bank, professional services firm, or a corporate strategic

•Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

•Strong attention to detail and adaptability in dynamic environments

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience in the consumer goods sector a strong plus

•CPA or CFA designation a plus

What’s In It For You: 

Salary Range: $153,000 - $213,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)

•Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)

•Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)

•Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)

•Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)

•Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)

•Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)

•Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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